By N. Niranjan Nikam
The historic Jaganmohan Palace, built in 1861 by Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, in the heart of the city that was almost dilapidated because of poor upkeep, is quietly springing back to its past glory. As an Art Gallery, Mysureans take great pride in showcasing it to the visitors, as it houses some of the most famous paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. It also boasts of exhibiting some of the most unique and rare objects in the form of items of interest such as musical calendar clocks, paintings, musical instruments and intricate carvings. What ails the Art Gallery? is the question that everyone who visits it is forced to ask. Is there any solution to the deteriorating Museum? Only one person knows the answer — Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, wife of late Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar. “It has deteriorated because of lack of regular maintenance. Also one must remember that it is an old building and it has its own problems,” said Pramoda Devi, speaking to Star of Mysore.
